Sensei Ron Thomas, renowned for his role as Bobby Brown in the iconic Karate Kid films and the Cobra Kai series, joins us on Navigating No to share his incredible journey from Hollywood stardom to life mastery. In this compelling conversation, Ron dives into the lessons he’s learned navigating rejection, embracing resilience, and finding purpose […]
In this episode of Navigating No, we sit down with Jen Tesky, the inspiring principal of Liberty Lake Elementary. From her early aspirations of becoming a pediatrician to embracing her calling as an educator, Jen’s journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of community. As a single mother navigating personal and professional
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In this episode of Navigating No, we sit down with Dmitrious Bistrevsky, the talented suit actor known for bringing Darth Vader to life in Disney+’s Obi-Wan Kenobi series. From his beginnings in Spokane to working alongside some of Hollywood’s biggest names, Dmitrious’s journey is a testament to resilience, creativity, and relentless dedication. He shares his
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Natalie Fairchild, founder of Pacific Perks Coffee, joins us on Navigating No to share her journey of overcoming rejection, navigating failures, and building a successful franchise. From leaving the corporate world to start her own business and provide for her family, to expanding Pacific Perks into a thriving franchise, Natalie’s story is one of resilience,
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Geoff McLachlan is a professional speaker who harnesses the power of play to build connections, inspire teams, and help others overcome life’s challenges. His journey is filled with lessons on resilience, from navigating unexpected turns on his path to becoming a TEDx speaker to pivoting his career during the pandemic, when in-person events were no
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Hope Misterek, entrepreneur and creative visionary, joins us on Navigating No to share her inspiring journey of resilience, career transitions, and embracing rejection. From being a stylist to launching a luxury rental business, Hope’s career is a testament to following your passions and evolving with every opportunity. Her ability to turn ‘no’ into ‘on’—using rejection
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James Coleman, entrepreneur and vintage toy collector, joins us on Navigating No to share his fascinating journey through the world of high-end collectibles and entrepreneurship. As the founder of The Vintage Alliance, a thriving private community for collectors and sellers, James has built a business rooted in trust, reputation, and authenticity. Moving hundreds of thousands
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Yvonne Castaneda shares her transformative journey from being a personal trainer to a mental health clinician. Overcoming cultural pressures and personal struggles, including anxiety and eating disorders, Yvonne discovered her true calling in helping others heal. With insights from her book ‘Pork Belly Tacos with a Side of Anxiety,’ she delves into stories of personal
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Boyd Morrison, best-selling author, actor, and engineer, joins us on Navigating No to share his journey of perseverance through rejection and failure. Despite facing over 25 rejections for his third book, Boyd’s relentless pursuit of success led him to self-publish on Kindle, where he found immense success that eventually caught the attention of traditional publishers.
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Ellen Acuario, stand-up comedian and social media sensation, joins us on Navigating No to share her journey of overcoming rejection, self-doubt, and finding success through authenticity. Ellen’s rise on TikTok during the COVID lockdowns, where her unfiltered content resonated with thousands, is just one part of her story. From being rejected in radio to thriving
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